Bae Joong-sik

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

13Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 27, 1967

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bae Joong-sik reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Bae Joong-sik's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bae Joong-sik remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Crossing, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bae Joong-sik Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bae Joong-sik's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Crossing: Yong-soo is an ex-soccer player who lives in a small coal-mine village in North Korea with his wife and young son, Joon.

Crossing

2008•Drama

★6.6

Public Enemy Returns (2008) movie poster

★6.6

Public Enemy Returns: Kang Chul-jung has been a detective fighting crime for 15 years and is at it again against a mob boss who recruits young

Public Enemy Returns

2008•Action

★6.4

★6.4

Duelist: Detective Nam-soon goes undercover with her partner Detective Ahn to investigate the counterfeit money. She discovers th

Duelist

2005•Action

★6.4

★6.4

Shiri: North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as p

Shiri

1999•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Break Out: How far would you go to recover a cigarette lighter? A pulsing mix of hard-hitting action, wry social commentary, and bl

Break Out

2002•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bae Joong-sik.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	Parallel Life	Detective Bae	Average	Similar →
2009	Yoga	(cameo) (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
2008	Public Enemy Returns	Detective Choi	Hit	Similar →
2008	Crossing	Safety Officer	Hit	Similar →
2005	Duelist	Detective Bae	Average	Similar →
2003	Sword In The Moon	Tae-baek	Flop	Similar →
2002	Break Out	-	Average	Similar →
2000	Die Bad	Tae-hoon	Average	Similar →
2000	Real Fiction	Detective Bae	Flop	Similar →
1999	Shiri	Special Agent, North Korean 8th Squad	Average	Similar →
1998	Scent of a Man	Police Officer	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well	Korean Restaurant Manager	Average	Similar →
1994	Rules of the Game	Gangster	Average	Similar →

Bae Joong-sik - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bae Joong-sik?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bae Joong-sik is "Crossing" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Bae Joong-sik acted in?

Bae Joong-sik has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bae Joong-sik?

Other notable films include "Public Enemy Returns", "Duelist", and "Shiri".